Panda Mei’s First In-Park Meet-and-Greet Debuts at Disney California Adventure

Overview

• For the first time, the full red panda form of Mei Lee is greeting guests as a limited offering during Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year celebration.
• Guests can find the character at the Pixar Pier Band Shell inside the park.
• The appearance is slated for a short run from late January through late February 2026, with no dates posted beyond the festival window.
• Disney has not announced any permanent plan for Panda Mei, underscoring that this is a test rather than a confirmed addition.
• Social posts show strong fan response to the debut, as other characters also appear in special Lunar New Year attire across the event.